The NHL is set to celebrate the playoff season with a new tradition: the Stanley Pup .

The hockey league is partnering with the nonprofit Petco Love to air the one-hour special next month, when some very talented ice dogs will get a chance to rollick around the rink.

Each of the NHLs 32 teams will have its own canine representative, but only the pups representing the 16 Stanley Cup Playoff contenders will get a chance to show off their skills.

Many of the hockey hounds hitting the ice will also be available for adoption from shelters or rescue groups in their respective cities.

The special is expected to feature appearances from famous dog lovers like actor Kristin Chenoweth and musicians Mickey Guyton and Miranda Lambert . The Talk co-host Akbar Gbajabiamila and Top Rank Boxing host Mark Shunock are set to provide play-by-play commentary, and NHL Network commentator Alexa Landestoy will be rinkside.